Baba Amte

(Birthplace : Hinganghat, India | December 26, 1914 – February 9, 2008), born Murlidhar Devidas Amte was a respected Indian social activist. He was the founder of several ashrams and communities for the service of leprosy patients and other marginalized people that were shunned by society. Anandwan (literally, “Forest of Joy”), located in the remote and economically less privileged district of Chandrapur, Maharashtra, is the most well-known amongst them and was his home. Baba’s thoughts are well conveyed from the words he used describe himself to British journalist Graham Turner I don’t want to be a great leader, I want to be a man who goes around with a little oil can and when he sees a breakdown offers his help. To me, the man who does that is greater than any holy man in saffron-colored robes. The mechanic with the oilcan, that is my ideal in life. (more…)

August 25, 2010 | Categories: Personality of the month | 5 Comments